The Constitution of India
Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office
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Official sourceof, or to act as, Speaker:- (1) While the office of Speaker is vacant, the duties of the office
shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker or, if the office of Deputy Speaker is also vacant,
by such member of the House of the People as the President may appoint for the purpose.
(2) During the absence of the Speaker from any sitting of the House of the
People the Deputy Speaker or, if he is also absent, such person as may be determined by the
rules of procedure of the House, or, if no such person is present, such other person as may be
determined by the House, shall act as Speaker.
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